> > > I was having some trouble reading Katakana, so I created a fun game to
> > > help myself.  If you'd like to try it too, I'd be interested to hear
> > > what you think.
>
> > > To play the game, simply use gtalk (or the chat thingy in gmail) and
> > > add jappaser...@gmail.com as a contact.  Then say start.
>
> > > Please email me if you try it and let me know how I can improve it for
> > > you.
>
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> Why is it repulsive? Why is it insulting?

Hi Declan, Did you try the game?  I'd be interested to hear what you
thought of it?

Cheers,

Tim.